Quill
Every Quill since 2013 — 441 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Quill
Quill is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,361 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2013, 441 American babies have been named Quill. Its peak came in 2019, when 69 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Quill stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Quill year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 35 | #3,361 |
| 2024 | — | — | 40 | #3,086 |
| 2023 | 5 | #17,049 | 33 | #3,538 |
| 2022 | — | — | 47 | #2,786 |
| 2021 | — | — | 50 | #2,614 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,978 | 42 | #2,877 |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,166 | 63 | #2,226 |
| 2018 | — | — | 40 | #2,984 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,850 | 15 | #6,002 |
| 2016 | — | — | 23 | #4,436 |
| 2015 | — | — | 21 | #4,668 |
| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #13,562 |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #11,813 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Quill in 2025?
Quill ranked #3,361 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Quill?
441 babies have been named Quill in the United States since 2013, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Quill most popular?
Quill peaked in 2019, when 69 newborns received the name.
Is Quill a boy or girl name?
Quill is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Quill rising or falling?
Quill is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.